WLS Wagon - RNY, LapBand, etc. JULY, 2008 - Page 3

TracyinKS · 07-09-2008, 06:49 AM

Hey guys.... I'm keeping this short.... my mom is having surgery for suspected breast cancer today... (I FOUND OUT THE SERIOUSNESS OF IT YESTERDAY) as she hid it from my sis and I, as to not ruin our vegas trip and the holidays, This is her second bout, and it is in the same breast.. Please Say a special prayer for her today....

lisabinil · 07-09-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JennyV

Hey Tracy,

Did you have fun in Vegas? Congrats on minimizing the damage!

Thanks for the kudos, guys. I just posted some progress pics on another website I frequent, so I figured I'd go ahead and share them with y'all, too. Here goes:

The one in the solid green shirt is from January 28, 2008 (259 lbs) and the ones with me and the bf is from July 3, 2008 (209 lbs).

Beautiful! You look so happy!

mycattaz · 07-09-2008, 06:55 AM

Tracy I can only imagine what you are going thur right now.... I will keep your mom in my prayers....Praying she comes back with a good report

JennyV · 07-09-2008, 07:11 AM

Thanks, guys. LisaB, I'm feeling pretty happy now, so I'm glad it shows. At the very least I no longer avoid the camera at all costs like I used to.

Tracy, I'll be thinking about you and your mom today. What a 'mom' thing to do, to minimize her situation so as not to ruin your vacation.

I'm feeling really good today. I've worked out for the last two days--I downloaded a Couch to 5K podcast for my iPod and I'm using it on my elliptical trainer. The particular one I'm using does interval training (starts out with running for 60 seconds, then walking briskly for 90, gradually increasing intensity over several weeks), and I really like the timed segments--it makes the time go by so much faster. Last night I got out my balance ball and did an upper body workout with that and a resistance band. I was up a pound this morning, but I know that was because my muscles are protesting being worked out so much and are holding on to some water.

Have a great day, everyone (especially Tracy--we'll be hoping for good news)!

Kingschild · 07-09-2008, 08:56 AM

Good morning everyone!

Tracy - I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I'll be thinking about her today.

I finally broke out of the 230s this morning.

I'm 229 lbs.! Feels so good. I still can't believe it's only been 7 weeks since my surgery. I actually enjoy shopping for clothes again. I wish my upper and lower body were the same size though.

On top I wear a 16 and on bottom I'm a 22.

Can you say "pear-shaped"? LOL

My friend Mary is losing weight in a weird way. One of her breasts is now smaller than the other. One of her legs is smaller. It's like she's not losing her weight in proportion. Hopefully it'll all be even by the end. LOL

I worked out on the tready for 26 minutes yesterday. Burned 100 calories and walked a mile. I'm heading down to the basement to workout now while it's still cool outside.

We don't have an air conditioner...it's so mild here in the summer.

mycattaz · 07-09-2008, 09:09 AM

Jenny sounds like you are really staying busy, that is good... burn those calories

....I will be glad when I can start doing more exercise....

Mysti WTG! 41 lbs that is awesome.... it won't be long you will be down in onederland.....

As for me I was below 350 this morning, make me feel great

SnowWhite · 07-09-2008, 12:31 PM

HI everyone!

Hey Mysti - Thanks for all your concern! I'm doing much better now...borrowing my sons laptop as I lay in bed due to the wound still healing. I had my final wound closure last Thursday - so I have a gut full of stitches from breastbone to PAST my belly apron!

Anyway - ad my name here too please surgery date was Jan 2004 - RNY.

I'm still at 233.5. Dr. doesn't want me to lose since I'm still healing. I keep my food journal and have been doing really well withj the increases protein intake. 90 grams since I'm still trying to recover from surgery. I've had 9 since April 22!!!!! My Dr. wants me to take in 2000 cals but that's nearly impossible for me...most days I get about 1400.
I'll post my "after" pics ASAP....I am down to a size 16 in tops and an 18 in jeans...some 18's are too big!!!!!!

BB as soon as I can!
KUTGW everyone...AND TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!!!!!!!
OXOXOXOXO

JennyV · 07-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Mel, I'm so glad to see you post and so relieved to know you're doing better! It sounds like you're on the road to recovery--congrats on the 16s and 18s!

Please check back in often and let us know how you're doing.

mycattaz · 07-09-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowWhite

HI everyone!

I lay in bed due to the wound still healing. I had my final wound closure last Thursday - so I have a gut full of stitches from breastbone to PAST my belly apron!
'll post my "after" pics ASAP....I am down to a size 16 in tops and an 18 in jeans...some 18's are too big!!!!!!

BB as soon as I can!
KUTGW everyone...AND TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!!!!!!!
OXOXOXOXO

so glad you are recuperating.... and congratulations on the 16 and 18....

feel better soon

Kingschild · 07-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Mel - it's great to hear from you!

Nancy291 · 07-10-2008, 06:32 AM

Tracy~ I am praying for your mom and your family.

Jenny~ KUTGW with the exercises!!

Mysti~ WOOO HOOO!!! 41lbs is awesome!

Lisa~ WTG!! I know you're feeling wonderful.

Mel~ I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you.

I am down another pound today FINALLY. I know I'm holding on to water like crazy (my feet and hands look huge), but I'm keeping on plan and praying for a big loss soon.
I spoke with my surgeons office yesterday. They said the lady that does the scheduling for surgeries is backed up and doing her best to catch up. She schedules for 4 surgeons and has about 50 pts that she's working on at the moment. SO, I'm still waiting

Today is "pool day" with my daughter and 3 grandbabies. DH and I have a ball with them. We pack a lunch and make a big day of it. My little Devin is 3 and last week while she was splashing around with DH she says "Papaw, you need to shave your arm pits!"

We are still laughing about that.

Everyone have a blessed day!

mycattaz · 07-10-2008, 06:38 AM

Tracy hope to hear from you soon... pray everything went great with your mom.....

Nancy WTG on being down.... you sound like me about the fluid I was hoping the surgery would help with it... still having to take my fluid pill... maybe some day I can quit it.....

I know its agravating not to have you date, I am praying it won't be long for you now.... have you gotten everything ready....

I am down alittle this morning almost 3 lbs... so the scales are being really kind to me right now

Kingschild · 07-10-2008, 08:32 AM

Good morning everyone!

I'm so annoyed at having to buy school supplies again this year.

So far, I've spent $140.00 and I still have about 30 more things to buy. And that doesn't include school clothes for my boys.

When did "public school" get so expensive? My 7th grader's school supply list was 3 pages long...typed! I haven't even gotten my daughter's list yet. She's a freshman this year. Does anyone else go broke this time of year?

I'm feeling very overwhelmed with my house today. Dishes...laundry...ironing...vacuuming...mopping.. .clutter everywhere...

Calgon, take me away!

LOL

mycattaz · 07-10-2008, 08:53 AM

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ses-clean.html

mysti alot of people are getting motivated cleaning while reading this thread...... check it out....

I already clean this way due to my legs... I get up and do somethign then rest.... all throughout the day.... maybe it will help get you motivated too

TracyinKS · 07-10-2008, 09:48 AM

Mom came through her surgery.. a lot of pain, and a noticeably smaller breast.

We won't know for sure what IT is until next week, but we think they took as much of the infected part as they could...... My step father asked me to purchase an easy fit sporty type of bra for her comfort and then help to dress her, during which the difference was apparent. The infected breast was extremely baggy in the cup. This was hard for my mom to realize but necessary..... and she said it hurt really badly. She is resting at home until Monday. She goes back to the doctor for the results on Tuesday, meanwhile my sis and I are researching a local Breast Cancer specialist for her to get a second opinion from.

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR PRAYERS and GOOD THOUGHTS!

and Mysti.. yes I AM very broke this time of year!!!!!! CONGRATS ON THE

's!!!!!!

Kingschild · 07-10-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycattaz

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ses-clean.html

mysti alot of people are getting motivated cleaning while reading this thread...... check it out....

I already clean this way due to my legs... I get up and do somethign then rest.... all throughout the day.... maybe it will help get you motivated too

I can't get the link to work.

Where is it?

Rusheda · 07-10-2008, 01:24 PM

I have my lapband surgery tomorrow, and I was supposed to be on a 2 week strict liquid: sugar free koolaid, popsicles, diet yogurt, clear broth, slim fast low-carb and atkins shakes, and lots of water. For the most part, I have been strict on the diet, but once or twice, I pinched an ox-tail - last week, sausage on a pizza - last night, and I ate 3 tortila chips - last week. Have I eaten too much to cause my liver not to shrink for the laproscopic surgery?

mycattaz · 07-10-2008, 02:07 PM

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ek-6-30-a.html

try that Mysti...

Rush i would make sure you tell them when you go in... I was really strick for 3 1/2 weeks and my liver was medium but out of the way for surgery..... Oh yea, congratulation, you will be in my thoughts and prayer tomorrow.....

conster326 · 07-10-2008, 02:15 PM

Can you add me to the list of those having had WLS? I had RNY on 6/13/2005.

charit@** · 07-10-2008, 11:25 PM

Hi All,

I will be having Lap Band surgery on August 12th in Tj Mexico with Dr. Kuri has anyone else had their surgery done by him?

Im starting to get nervous!

mycattaz · 07-11-2008, 06:00 AM

welcome charit.... there is someone on here that had it done in Mexico, I can't remember who it is.. sorry... Congratulations on your date.....Maybe that person will post here soon and you can stop being nervous......

Welcome Conster

Rush prayers going up for you today... and for a speedy recovery...

does anyone take capsules after they have gastric stampling.... things are kinda foggy about what the doctor said I could take.......I thought I remember him telling me I could take Nexium the whole capsule..... I have chewable prevasit....its awful... YUK..YUK...YUK

I am down again this morning...... I did have kinda of a weak feeling yesterday afternoon.... I am having a horibile time getting in all the protein...but I am getting in all my vitamins..... I was wondering if my blood sugar bottomed out or something like that... I took just alittle peanut butter on a spoon and ate if very very slowly....

hope everyone is having a great day...

JennyV · 07-11-2008, 07:42 AM

Hi Shelly, I'm the one who was banded in Mexico. I've heard good things about Dr. Kuri, so I'm betting you'll have a great experience. If you have any questions (about banding in general or banding in Mexico in particular), please feel free to ask.

Hope everyone's doing well.

Kingschild · 07-11-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycattaz

welcome charit.... there is someone on here that had it done in Mexico, I can't remember who it is.. sorry... Congratulations on your date.....Maybe that person will post here soon and you can stop being nervous......

Welcome Conster

Rush prayers going up for you today... and for a speedy recovery...

does anyone take capsules after they have gastric stampling.... things are kinda foggy about what the doctor said I could take.......I thought I remember him telling me I could take Nexium the whole capsule..... I have chewable prevasit....its awful... YUK..YUK...YUK

I am down again this morning...... I did have kinda of a weak feeling yesterday afternoon.... I am having a horibile time getting in all the protein...but I am getting in all my vitamins..... I was wondering if my blood sugar bottomed out or something like that... I took just alittle peanut butter on a spoon and ate if very very slowly....

hope everyone is having a great day...

There's no way I was able to get in all my protein in the beginning. My nutritionist said is pretty much impossible due to the tiny portion sizes, but to eat what I could and just keep adding more as my stomach stretched.
I take adderall which is in a capsule...no problems there. I don't think the pill-form is a problem. I take a liquid multi-vitamin/mineral...pills, capsules, etc.

Kingschild · 07-11-2008, 08:43 AM

OMGosh! Want a little "treat" in the morning?

Protein Coffee
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
8 oz. coffee
splash of heavy cream or 1/2 and 1/2
splash of davinci's s/f raspberry syrup

What a delicious way to get in some protein!

I don't drink coffee everyday, but I worked out for 45 minutes yesterday on the tready and then cleaned/rearranged/decluttered my bedroom for 4 hours straight! I was asleep before 9pm. LOL So, today...I need it.

Kingschild · 07-11-2008, 08:45 AM

Okay, I'm going to attempt to add the new ladies to the wls chart. As usual, if you see a mistake, just let me know. LOL Numbers aren't my thing.

Kingschild · 07-11-2008, 08:54 AM

Lisa - June, 2000 (RNY)
Betsy - December, 2003 (Band)
Melissa - January, 2004 (RNY)
Retroworx - 2005 (RNY)
conster326 - June 13th, 2005 (RNY)
Amber - April 16th, 2007 (RNY)
Tracey - April 26th, 2007 (Band)
Jenny - January 29th, 2008 (Band)
Mysswalker - January 30th, 2008 (Banded RNY)
Char - April 22, 2008 (RNY)
Mysti - May 19th, 2008 (RNY)
Twinkle - May 31st, 2008 (Band)
Gracey - June 10th, 2008 (Band)
Kyla - June 30th, 2008 (Band)
mycattaz ( Lisa) July 1, 2008 (RNY)
[COLOR="Teal"]Rusheda - July 11th, 2008 (Band)[/COLOR]
clmoore - August 6th, 2008 (RNY)
Shelly - August 12, 2008 (Band)
Jennifer - waiting for insurance approval
Nancy - maybe in July...waiting for a date
Jill - November, 2008 (RNY)

Looks like Rusheda is being banded today! Let's all remember to send up prayers and good thoughts for her. Remember the day you went in for surgery? The excitment...apprehension...nervousness...joy! So many emotions...then you woke up and wondered why you had agreed to let a surgeon draw and quarter your insides (like on Braveheart)! LOL I really get excited now when I think of another person's life changing.

Rusheda - we're all here for you! Let us know how you're doing as soon as you can!

Kingschild · 07-11-2008, 09:00 AM

Conter and Sherry!

mycattaz · 07-11-2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingschild

OMGosh! Want a little "treat" in the morning?

Protein Coffee
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
8 oz. coffee
splash of heavy cream or 1/2 and 1/2
splash of davinci's s/f raspberry syrup

What a delicious way to get in some protein!

I don't drink coffee everyday, but I worked out for 45 minutes yesterday on the tready and then cleaned/rearranged/decluttered my bedroom for 4 hours straight! I was asleep before 9pm. LOL So, today...I need it.

mysti that sounds really good..... did you let your coffee cool before adding the protein....

charit@** · 07-11-2008, 12:50 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes! It looks like you are all doing so well.

I see a number of you had to be on a diet before your surgery, Is that the case for lap band folks also?

TracyinKS · 07-11-2008, 12:57 PM

TGIF!!!!!!

Welcome Welcome!

Shelly: each doc is different, but yes most do require a liquid pre op diet. With my doc it depended on what your BMI was as to how long you were on it... ( I was on it 1 week, by him, but I actually started early because) I was on the farewell to food tour and I gained from 261 up to 272 before I got a hold of myself.......

I kept mine low carb............ 2 lc protein shakes and ONE very low carb meal per day.. and I did drop 19 lbs.

I hit 178 this morning.. whoooohoooo...... I am closing in on that big 100 lbs lost goal

Woot Woot! Have a great afternoon.

07-09-2008, 07:11 AM	#64
JennyV Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The most wretched hive of scum and villainy in the galaxy--Washington, DC (and I love it!) Posts: 411 Gallery: JennyV Stats: 259/170/145 WOE: WLS Low Carber Start Date: Over and over again	Thanks, guys. LisaB, I'm feeling pretty happy now, so I'm glad it shows. At the very least I no longer avoid the camera at all costs like I used to. Tracy, I'll be thinking about you and your mom today. What a 'mom' thing to do, to minimize her situation so as not to ruin your vacation. I'm feeling really good today. I've worked out for the last two days--I downloaded a Couch to 5K podcast for my iPod and I'm using it on my elliptical trainer. The particular one I'm using does interval training (starts out with running for 60 seconds, then walking briskly for 90, gradually increasing intensity over several weeks), and I really like the timed segments--it makes the time go by so much faster. Last night I got out my balance ball and did an upper body workout with that and a resistance band. I was up a pound this morning, but I know that was because my muscles are protesting being worked out so much and are holding on to some water. Have a great day, everyone (especially Tracy--we'll be hoping for good news)! __________________ Age 32, 5'6" (in 3" heels) --Lap-Band surgery 1/29/08-- Scale stats: 259/170.0/145 BMI stats: 45.9/30.1/25.7 Size stats: 24-26W/14M/10M Pie-in-the-sky goal size: a single digit Mini goals: 225 (4/23/08), 200 (8/21/08), 191 (lowest adult weight) (10/27/08), 175 (8/15/09), 150

07-09-2008, 08:56 AM	#65
Kingschild Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 5,085 Gallery: Kingschild Stats: 270 / 185 / 160 ... 5'8.5" WOE: RNY - May 19th, 2008 Start Date: 2003 - re-start February 2008	Good morning everyone! Tracy - I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I'll be thinking about her today. I finally broke out of the 230s this morning. I'm 229 lbs.! Feels so good. I still can't believe it's only been 7 weeks since my surgery. I actually enjoy shopping for clothes again. I wish my upper and lower body were the same size though. On top I wear a 16 and on bottom I'm a 22. Can you say "pear-shaped"? LOL My friend Mary is losing weight in a weird way. One of her breasts is now smaller than the other. One of her legs is smaller. It's like she's not losing her weight in proportion. Hopefully it'll all be even by the end. LOL I worked out on the tready for 26 minutes yesterday. Burned 100 calories and walked a mile. I'm heading down to the basement to workout now while it's still cool outside. We don't have an air conditioner...it's so mild here in the summer. __________________ Mysti

07-09-2008, 12:31 PM	#67
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 16,314 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ PREGNANT @238.6 lbs /170 Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	HI everyone! Hey Mysti - Thanks for all your concern! I'm doing much better now...borrowing my sons laptop as I lay in bed due to the wound still healing. I had my final wound closure last Thursday - so I have a gut full of stitches from breastbone to PAST my belly apron! Anyway - ad my name here too please surgery date was Jan 2004 - RNY. I'm still at 233.5. Dr. doesn't want me to lose since I'm still healing. I keep my food journal and have been doing really well withj the increases protein intake. 90 grams since I'm still trying to recover from surgery. I've had 9 since April 22!!!!! My Dr. wants me to take in 2000 cals but that's nearly impossible for me...most days I get about 1400. I'll post my "after" pics ASAP....I am down to a size 16 in tops and an 18 in jeans...some 18's are too big!!!!!! BB as soon as I can! KUTGW everyone...AND TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!!!!!!! OXOXOXOXO __________________ 2003 - (443lbs to 429lbs) 14 lost, 2004 - (429 lbs to 306lbs) 123 lb lost (WLS 1/15/04), 2005 - (306lbs to 260lbs) 46 lbs lost, 2006 - (260lbs to 236lbs) 23 lbs lost, 2007 - 21 LB GAIN (236 (AFTER HAVING BABY) - 257 ) 2008- (257 to 231) 25 lbs lost!), 2009 -(231 -?) <>< Dear Sweet Jesus, I pray that I may walk by your side as you guide me down my path. Hold my hand, Dear Lord, and never let me stray. <><

07-10-2008, 06:32 AM	#71
Nancy291 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 44 Gallery: Nancy291 WOE: RNY~lower carbs	Tracy~ I am praying for your mom and your family. Jenny~ KUTGW with the exercises!! Mysti~ WOOO HOOO!!! 41lbs is awesome! Lisa~ WTG!! I know you're feeling wonderful. Mel~ I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you. I am down another pound today FINALLY. I know I'm holding on to water like crazy (my feet and hands look huge), but I'm keeping on plan and praying for a big loss soon. I spoke with my surgeons office yesterday. They said the lady that does the scheduling for surgeries is backed up and doing her best to catch up. She schedules for 4 surgeons and has about 50 pts that she's working on at the moment. SO, I'm still waiting Today is "pool day" with my daughter and 3 grandbabies. DH and I have a ball with them. We pack a lunch and make a big day of it. My little Devin is 3 and last week while she was splashing around with DH she says "Papaw, you need to shave your arm pits!" We are still laughing about that. Everyone have a blessed day! __________________ RNY Surgery 8/27/08 301.5/295/150

07-10-2008, 09:48 AM	#75
TracyinKS Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BandLand Baby Posts: 3,278 Gallery: TracyinKS Stats: 272/lowest174/Today183.4/goal159 WOE: Trying to keep it LowCarb Start Date: Many Many times since 1999!	Mom came through her surgery.. a lot of pain, and a noticeably smaller breast. We won't know for sure what IT is until next week, but we think they took as much of the infected part as they could...... My step father asked me to purchase an easy fit sporty type of bra for her comfort and then help to dress her, during which the difference was apparent. The infected breast was extremely baggy in the cup. This was hard for my mom to realize but necessary..... and she said it hurt really badly. She is resting at home until Monday. She goes back to the doctor for the results on Tuesday, meanwhile my sis and I are researching a local Breast Cancer specialist for her to get a second opinion from. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR PRAYERS and GOOD THOUGHTS! and Mysti.. yes I AM very broke this time of year!!!!!! CONGRATS ON THE 's!!!!!! __________________ Tracy - LapBand installed 4/26/2007, 2007 = 5 fills 2008 = 3 unfills 2009 = 1st fill 01/14/2009 MYspace http://tracysband.blogspot.com/ [COLOR="RoyalBlue"]BACK TO BASICS Water - protein - more Water[/COLOR]

07-09-2008, 06:49 AM	#61
TracyinKS Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BandLand Baby Posts: 3,278 Gallery: TracyinKS Stats: 272/lowest174/Today183.4/goal159 WOE: Trying to keep it LowCarb Start Date: Many Many times since 1999!	Hey guys.... I'm keeping this short.... my mom is having surgery for suspected breast cancer today... (I FOUND OUT THE SERIOUSNESS OF IT YESTERDAY) as she hid it from my sis and I, as to not ruin our vegas trip and the holidays, This is her second bout, and it is in the same breast.. Please Say a special prayer for her today....

07-09-2008, 06:55 AM	#63
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Tracy I can only imagine what you are going thur right now.... I will keep your mom in my prayers....Praying she comes back with a good report

07-09-2008, 09:09 AM	#66
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Jenny sounds like you are really staying busy, that is good... burn those calories ....I will be glad when I can start doing more exercise.... Mysti WTG! 41 lbs that is awesome.... it won't be long you will be down in onederland..... As for me I was below 350 this morning, make me feel great

07-09-2008, 12:35 PM	#68
JennyV Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The most wretched hive of scum and villainy in the galaxy--Washington, DC (and I love it!) Posts: 411 Gallery: JennyV Stats: 259/170/145 WOE: WLS Low Carber Start Date: Over and over again	Mel, I'm so glad to see you post and so relieved to know you're doing better! It sounds like you're on the road to recovery--congrats on the 16s and 18s! Please check back in often and let us know how you're doing.

07-09-2008, 03:03 PM	#70
Kingschild Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 5,085 Gallery: Kingschild Stats: 270 / 185 / 160 ... 5'8.5" WOE: RNY - May 19th, 2008 Start Date: 2003 - re-start February 2008	Mel - it's great to hear from you!

07-10-2008, 06:38 AM	#72
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Tracy hope to hear from you soon... pray everything went great with your mom..... Nancy WTG on being down.... you sound like me about the fluid I was hoping the surgery would help with it... still having to take my fluid pill... maybe some day I can quit it..... I know its agravating not to have you date, I am praying it won't be long for you now.... have you gotten everything ready.... I am down alittle this morning almost 3 lbs... so the scales are being really kind to me right now

07-10-2008, 08:32 AM	#73
Kingschild Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 5,085 Gallery: Kingschild Stats: 270 / 185 / 160 ... 5'8.5" WOE: RNY - May 19th, 2008 Start Date: 2003 - re-start February 2008	Good morning everyone! I'm so annoyed at having to buy school supplies again this year. So far, I've spent $140.00 and I still have about 30 more things to buy. And that doesn't include school clothes for my boys. When did "public school" get so expensive? My 7th grader's school supply list was 3 pages long...typed! I haven't even gotten my daughter's list yet. She's a freshman this year. Does anyone else go broke this time of year? I'm feeling very overwhelmed with my house today. Dishes...laundry...ironing...vacuuming...mopping.. .clutter everywhere... Calgon, take me away! LOL

07-10-2008, 08:53 AM	#74
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ses-clean.html mysti alot of people are getting motivated cleaning while reading this thread...... check it out.... I already clean this way due to my legs... I get up and do somethign then rest.... all throughout the day.... maybe it will help get you motivated too

07-10-2008, 01:24 PM	#77
Rusheda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 201 Gallery: Rusheda Stats: 319/306/134 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restarted 10/17/07	Help I have my lapband surgery tomorrow, and I was supposed to be on a 2 week strict liquid: sugar free koolaid, popsicles, diet yogurt, clear broth, slim fast low-carb and atkins shakes, and lots of water. For the most part, I have been strict on the diet, but once or twice, I pinched an ox-tail - last week, sausage on a pizza - last night, and I ate 3 tortila chips - last week. Have I eaten too much to cause my liver not to shrink for the laproscopic surgery?

07-10-2008, 02:07 PM	#78
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ek-6-30-a.html try that Mysti... Rush i would make sure you tell them when you go in... I was really strick for 3 1/2 weeks and my liver was medium but out of the way for surgery..... Oh yea, congratulation, you will be in my thoughts and prayer tomorrow.....

07-10-2008, 02:15 PM	#79
conster326 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 11 Gallery: conster326	Can you add me to the list of those having had WLS? I had RNY on 6/13/2005.

07-10-2008, 11:25 PM	#80
charit@ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Cruz CA. Posts: 2,382 Gallery: charit@ Stats: 278/238/160 WOE: Lap Band /low carb Start Date: 8-12-08	Hi All, I will be having Lap Band surgery on August 12th in Tj Mexico with Dr. Kuri has anyone else had their surgery done by him? Im starting to get nervous!

07-11-2008, 06:00 AM	#81
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	welcome charit.... there is someone on here that had it done in Mexico, I can't remember who it is.. sorry... Congratulations on your date.....Maybe that person will post here soon and you can stop being nervous...... Welcome Conster Rush prayers going up for you today... and for a speedy recovery... does anyone take capsules after they have gastric stampling.... things are kinda foggy about what the doctor said I could take.......I thought I remember him telling me I could take Nexium the whole capsule..... I have chewable prevasit....its awful... YUK..YUK...YUK I am down again this morning...... I did have kinda of a weak feeling yesterday afternoon.... I am having a horibile time getting in all the protein...but I am getting in all my vitamins..... I was wondering if my blood sugar bottomed out or something like that... I took just alittle peanut butter on a spoon and ate if very very slowly.... hope everyone is having a great day... __________________ Weight changes Today 226 27 lbs away from first goal 1st goal 199 by Christmas

07-11-2008, 07:42 AM	#82
JennyV Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The most wretched hive of scum and villainy in the galaxy--Washington, DC (and I love it!) Posts: 411 Gallery: JennyV Stats: 259/170/145 WOE: WLS Low Carber Start Date: Over and over again	Hi Shelly, I'm the one who was banded in Mexico. I've heard good things about Dr. Kuri, so I'm betting you'll have a great experience. If you have any questions (about banding in general or banding in Mexico in particular), please feel free to ask. Hope everyone's doing well.

07-11-2008, 08:43 AM	#84
Kingschild Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 5,085 Gallery: Kingschild Stats: 270 / 185 / 160 ... 5'8.5" WOE: RNY - May 19th, 2008 Start Date: 2003 - re-start February 2008	OMGosh! Want a little "treat" in the morning? Protein Coffee 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 8 oz. coffee splash of heavy cream or 1/2 and 1/2 splash of davinci's s/f raspberry syrup What a delicious way to get in some protein! I don't drink coffee everyday, but I worked out for 45 minutes yesterday on the tready and then cleaned/rearranged/decluttered my bedroom for 4 hours straight! I was asleep before 9pm. LOL So, today...I need it. Last edited by Kingschild; 07-11-2008 at 08:44 AM..

07-11-2008, 08:45 AM	#85
Kingschild Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 5,085 Gallery: Kingschild Stats: 270 / 185 / 160 ... 5'8.5" WOE: RNY - May 19th, 2008 Start Date: 2003 - re-start February 2008	Okay, I'm going to attempt to add the new ladies to the wls chart. As usual, if you see a mistake, just let me know. LOL Numbers aren't my thing.

07-11-2008, 08:54 AM	#86
Kingschild Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 5,085 Gallery: Kingschild Stats: 270 / 185 / 160 ... 5'8.5" WOE: RNY - May 19th, 2008 Start Date: 2003 - re-start February 2008	Lisa - June, 2000 (RNY) Betsy - December, 2003 (Band) Melissa - January, 2004 (RNY) Retroworx - 2005 (RNY) conster326 - June 13th, 2005 (RNY) Amber - April 16th, 2007 (RNY) Tracey - April 26th, 2007 (Band) Jenny - January 29th, 2008 (Band) Mysswalker - January 30th, 2008 (Banded RNY) Char - April 22, 2008 (RNY) Mysti - May 19th, 2008 (RNY) Twinkle - May 31st, 2008 (Band) Gracey - June 10th, 2008 (Band) Kyla - June 30th, 2008 (Band) mycattaz ( Lisa) July 1, 2008 (RNY) [COLOR="Teal"]Rusheda - July 11th, 2008 (Band)[/COLOR] clmoore - August 6th, 2008 (RNY) Shelly - August 12, 2008 (Band) Jennifer - waiting for insurance approval Nancy - maybe in July...waiting for a date Jill - November, 2008 (RNY) Looks like Rusheda is being banded today! Let's all remember to send up prayers and good thoughts for her. Remember the day you went in for surgery? The excitment...apprehension...nervousness...joy! So many emotions...then you woke up and wondered why you had agreed to let a surgeon draw and quarter your insides (like on Braveheart)! LOL I really get excited now when I think of another person's life changing. Rusheda - we're all here for you! Let us know how you're doing as soon as you can! Last edited by Kingschild; 07-11-2008 at 08:58 AM..

07-11-2008, 09:00 AM	#87
Kingschild Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 5,085 Gallery: Kingschild Stats: 270 / 185 / 160 ... 5'8.5" WOE: RNY - May 19th, 2008 Start Date: 2003 - re-start February 2008	Conter and Sherry!

07-11-2008, 12:50 PM	#89
charit@ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Cruz CA. Posts: 2,382 Gallery: charit@ Stats: 278/238/160 WOE: Lap Band /low carb Start Date: 8-12-08	Thanks for all the welcomes! It looks like you are all doing so well. I see a number of you had to be on a diet before your surgery, Is that the case for lap band folks also?

07-11-2008, 12:57 PM	#90
TracyinKS Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BandLand Baby Posts: 3,278 Gallery: TracyinKS Stats: 272/lowest174/Today183.4/goal159 WOE: Trying to keep it LowCarb Start Date: Many Many times since 1999!	TGIF!!!!!! Welcome Welcome! Shelly: each doc is different, but yes most do require a liquid pre op diet. With my doc it depended on what your BMI was as to how long you were on it... ( I was on it 1 week, by him, but I actually started early because) I was on the farewell to food tour and I gained from 261 up to 272 before I got a hold of myself....... I kept mine low carb............ 2 lc protein shakes and ONE very low carb meal per day.. and I did drop 19 lbs. I hit 178 this morning.. whoooohoooo...... I am closing in on that big 100 lbs lost goal Woot Woot! Have a great afternoon.

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